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I realize it's the Cotswold tri that day but thought I would ask. I'm signed up for the standard. Sea swim, bike course features "some of the steepest descents in Dorset" and the run is up and down a…Continue

I'm thinking of getting the train down to the south coast and doing a run along the coast path, plus a swim, and then some chilling out doing seaside stuff. My plan is currently pretty flexible and…Continue

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"Bumping this - any takers for sea swimming in Eastbourne this/next weekend? I'll be going on the train. I may have undersold the swimming chops of the group, just seen some pics of members on the podium at the world masters OW champs last week.…"

"I'm considering doing a trip to Eastbourne to swim with the sea swimmers again. Either Sat 19 or Sun 20, they are swimming at 10am and 11am respectively; or Sat 26 or Sun 27 when they are swimming both days at 2pm.
Having looked at where they…"

"Its absolutely beautiful down there, very jealous, it was in my calendar but I signed up for cotswold instead. enjoy it!!
Your cycling looked strong when i cycled through the mean streets of brixton with you but if you want any descending tips check…"

"Thanks Luis! I remember there is a nice ice cream shop in the middle of Swanage so I will be looking forward to my post-race treat. I think the bike route goes right past Corfe castle, it is a really beautiful area. I've actually been ill this…"

"Congrats on going for your first tri! Never done this one but have been in Swanage recently, lovely part of the world, good choice! There is a steep hill in the middle of town going up to the yha where I stayed, not easy, but I am sure you love a…"

I realize it's the Cotswold tri that day but thought I would ask. I'm signed up for the standard. Sea swim, bike course features "some of the steepest descents in Dorset" and the run is up and down a cliff. (Well, a hill). My first triathlon: I don't know what I was thinking when I signed up.I believe there are places left still if any one is at a loose end...?http://offbeat-events.com/event/swanage-triathlon/See More

"You may already know this, but I only learned it recently: apparently most women do better with the saddle nose tipped down a tiny bit. I'm testing it out and it has maybe made a bit of an improvement, although the most noticeable thing is that…"

"I'm considering cycling out to Maidenhead via Shepperton on Saturday as I'm going to a family thing there. Thinking about stopping to swim but not sure about needing a wetsuit, don't really want to carry it round wet all day. I guess…"